The Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes (TACFL) attended Ontario County Public Health's School Nurse Snack & Chat on May 21, 2026, in Canandaigua, NY. TACFL's Youth Coordinator and Reality Check program leader, Hali Rockow, staffed a table at the event, sharing key information about Reality Check and how nurses can help empower youth Read More »
The Smoking & Health Action Coalition (SHAC) and the Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes (TACFL) joined forces to provide a presentation at the Finger Lakes Landlord Association in Macedon, NY in May. Community Engagement coordinators Lindsay Kremers (SHAC) and Tracy Brown-Simmons (TACFL) shared vital information on enacting smoke-free policies for multi-unit housing. Landlords Read More »
Members of Team TACFL spent an evening in Walworth, NY learning more about the work of the local Lions Club. After a friendly chat with members over dinner, Reality Check & Youth Coordinator Hali Rockow and Community Engagement Coordinator Tracy Brown-Simmons shared information regarding the significant impact tobacco litter (combustible cigarettes and nicotine pouches) and Read More »
No Menthol Sunday "Menthol is not JUST a flavor. Menthol-flavored tobacco products are smoother and better tasting, making it easier to start smoking and harder to quit. Menthol is not JUST a flavor, it's a way for Big Tobacco to attract and addict new smokers and there's nothing JUST about it." - NotJustMenthol.org No Menthol Read More »
Tobacco doesn’t just harm people—it hurts the environment! From the pollution created during production to the billions of cigarette butts littering our communities, tobacco waste threatens our air, water, and shared public spaces. But YOU can help fight tobacco litter and vape waste. YOU can make a difference! Want to get involved in creating a Read More »
If you live in Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, or Yates counties, it's possible you received a text or email survey asking about tobacco and e-cigarette use, policies, sales, advertising, smoke-free housing, etc. This survey was sent out to residents on April 21, 2026. Your cell number or email was acquired from L2, a business that has Read More »
TACFL has a new TEAM! We'd love to hear from Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties in New York. We're making connections in YOUR communities! Reach out to us if we haven't reached out to YOU—yet! Hannah Lee is a Senior Manager (Health Promotions) at American Lung Association. As the Director for the Tobacco Action Read More »
It’s #TakeDownTobacco National Day of Action! ⚡️🚭 Take Down Tobacco is a day to empower youth to take a stand against Big Tobacco’s aggressive marketing of addictive products. Big change starts with small actions! HEY New York! Want to help make a difference? Click here, scroll down that page, and hover over New York on Read More »
Mark your calendars! This year's Reality Check Youth Summit will run from June 30 - July 2, 2026! Questions? Want to learn more? Youth and youth group leaders of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates counties: Reach out! Contact TACFL's Reality Check Coordinator, Hali Rockow, at Hali.Rockow@Lung.org. We can't wait to hear from YOU! Read More »
We are hosting a Smoke-Free Movie event with the SHAC of Livingston-Monroe Cos. next month! Please check it out and come to support our mission of reducing the tobacco imagery exposure with our youth population. ... See MoreSee Less
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